RESPONSE TO MR. VALDEN FINDLAY’S ARTICLE ON THE ECONOMY
By Timmy
We wishes to acknowledge the concerns raised by Mr. Valden Findlay regarding the state of the Zambian economy. While it is the democratic right of every citizen to express an opinion, it is equally important to place facts on the table and give the people of Zambia the full picture of where we are as a nation.
Since President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government took office in 2021, Zambia has recorded historic progress across multiple fronts that directly impact businesses, families, and future generations. To suggest that “no tangible framework for SME support” exists under this administration is not only misleading, but it also dismisses the concrete achievements made to date.
Debt Restructuring – This government successfully negotiated one of the most complex debt restructuring deals in Zambia’s history, unlocking fresh confidence in our economy and laying a solid foundation for growth. Without this achievement, the small businesses Mr. Findlay refers to would be operating under even more difficult conditions.
Access to Finance for SMEs and Farmers – Through initiatives such as the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility (SAFF), CEEC loans, and CDF expansion to K36 million per constituency, Zambian entrepreneurs and small-scale farmers are, for the first time in decades, accessing structured and transparent funding opportunities.
Tax and Business Environment – The New Dawn government has systematically reduced unnecessary levies, abolished fuel and solar duties, scrapped off death penalties on overburdening households (like PAYE bands), and introduced free education which, in the long run, reduces pressure on family finances.
Job Creation and Human Capital Investment – Over 80,000 jobs have been created across sectors including teaching, health, defense, ZNS, ZAF, and police. These are not political gimmicks but tangible opportunities for families to regain dignity.
Stability and Rule of Law – Unlike the past, where uncertainty and corruption crippled investor confidence, Zambia today is being recognized internationally as a beacon of stability. IMF, World Bank, AfDB, Eurobond relief, and bilateral deals with Tanzania, Angola, and China are a clear testimony that the international community sees Zambia as a safe destination for investment
It is therefore unfair and inaccurate to reduce the government’s achievements to a blanket statement of “a weakened economy.” Yes, challenges remain global interest rates, climate shocks, and post-pandemic recovery have affected every nation. But what matters is leadership, and under President Hichilema, Zambia has chosen a path of reform, stability, and long-term growth.
This legacy being built today is not just about statistics; it is about transforming lives. Free education, bursaries, access to healthcare, electricity expansion, bumper harvests, and fair maize prices are all evidence that Zambia is moving in the right direction.
The President has repeatedly said: “We inherited a broken economy, but we will fix it brick by brick, policy by policy.” Today, every honest Zambian can see that rebuilding is happening, and it is happening fast.
To our fellow citizens: let us celebrate progress where it is due, critique constructively, and above all, unite in building the Zambia we deserve.
President Hakainde Hichilema is not just governing he is building a legacy of reform and resilience that will be remembered in history.
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Was Valden not telling the truth? Is the economy good or bad right now?
We need to vote these corrupt failures out of office next year. They live in dream land of fantasy and make believe. Totally out of depth.
In the meantime, TIZ have named several key figures in government that have been implicated in corruption. Yet none of them have been arrested. They keep mining gold and sulligate secretly at the expense of poor citizens. They are as rotten as rotten can be. Let us flush them down the toilet where they belong in 2026.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Hakainde Hichilema and his government have failed on many fronts e g. Energy, domestic micro-economics front, labour, youth empowerment, SME growth, etc. But there is no credible credible alternative. All the rest are just power hungry, vindictive jokers.
Vote for HH in 2026 whether you like or not which mine is mining sulgalylte, gate a drone and make film you burbo fish. You lies have short legs never once support with any proof. like your tasila and others trucks were captured and shown as proof.
Actually positive growth in an energy deficit economy is criminal. Someone needs to explain how UPND govt managed to pull this one. I can imagine how far this country would have gone if we didn’t have last seasons drought. UPND govt, just keep working hard and ignore haters, they will always be there. Just don’t score own goals like you sometimes do. It shows your immaturity & the opposition capitalize on some of the unnecessary acts.
Why has government delegated “duty” to the Band Wagon Team? We want to hear from the “Organ grinder”-Musokotwane, not the monkey!!!
What do you expect from a known International crook and Drug dealer Findlay Valden! He is going into prison very soon for his usual criminality.
Yes, the man who benefited from robbing Zambia blind under Lungu is unhappy, not about the economy but because he can no longer steal from it.
If you are used to flying first class in a private jet and you suddenly find yourself at the tail end, this is what happens to your normal thinking….
You go astray and don’t see light at the end of the tunnel and all you see is the head of an on coming train…
Napita…